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LOT 0251
Syrian Haematite Cylinder Seal with Storm God
2ND-1ST MILLENIUM B.C.
3/4 in. (3.38 grams, 20 mm).
With three standing figures and animals; accompanied by a copy of an old scholarly note, typed and signed by W.G. Lambert, late Professor of Assyriology, University of Birmingham, 1970-1993, which states: 'Cylinder Seal of Hematite, 19.5 x 8 mm. The main scene consists of three figures: to the right the Storm God standing with one foot on each of two mountains. He wears an elaborate hat, and holds up a symbol. Facing him is a human figure with both hands raised, and wearing a robe to the knees. behind the worshipper stands a goddess holding up a curved object. There are two fillers: a scorpion, and a pillar--table with two objects resting on it. The minor scene consists of a walking quadruped with human head below, and a reared-up lion above a short guilloche. This is a Syrian seal, c. 1800-1600 B.C., perhaps from Palestine.'; accompanied by a museum quality impression and a pair of red stone beads.
Provenance
Anonymous French sale.
Private collection, London, UK.
Accompanied by a copy of an old scholarly note, typed and signed by W.G. Lambert, late Professor of Assyriology, University of Birmingham, 1970-1993.
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